Wait for 3000 series or go for 2080ti

James Bickerton · 17 Jun 2020 at 14:34

Hi,

Im sure lots of people are in this situation, like every 2 years when the gpu series are updated. I just want to know peoples opinions.

I've just upgraded to the i9-10900k with 32 gb 3200hz ram, new mo-bo and the rest of the trimmings, im currently running a 1080ti and haven't invested in the 2080ti as i am aware the 3000 series are on the horizon.

What would everyone else do?

Hold out for the new series without knowing a release date or just invest in the 2080ti?

thanks in advance.

bagel · 17 Jun 2020 at 14:39

I'd wait. Doesn't make sense to me to upgrade so close to the end of this generations cycle, especially when you have a very decent (still top end) card already to keep you going.

New cards are expected before the end of the year

arc@css · 17 Jun 2020 at 15:30

If it's still performing well enough for you I'd keep the 1080Ti. It's a gem of a GPU. However, if you're still intending on buying something new and shiny then you may as well wait.

lsg1r · 17 Jun 2020 at 15:42

I'd wait... if I knew something 'newer' was coming out relatively soon I'd only buy now if it was absolutely necessary (ie something fails).

Mcnumpty2323 · 17 Jun 2020 at 15:45

Depends how long you are prepared to wait
How many gpu paper launches have we seen over the years
Yeah they may release on X date
But trying to get ones a different matter

bagel · 17 Jun 2020 at 15:57

Mcnumpty2323 said:
Depends how long you are prepared to wait
How many gpu paper launches have we seen over the years
Yeah they may release on X date
But trying to get ones a different matter

Even still, £1k+ for around a 25% performance increase doesn't seem like a great value proposition

Mcnumpty2323 · 17 Jun 2020 at 16:01

bagel said:
Even still, £1k+ for around a 25% performance increase doesn't seem like a great value proposition

No its not great
But a grand to some people is pocket change lol
So a lot depends on your circumstances
If I was a millionaire dropping a grand for 25% increase would be easy

bagel · 17 Jun 2020 at 16:07

Mcnumpty2323 said:
No its not great
But a grand to some people is pocket change lol
So a lot depends on your circumstances
If I was a millionaire dropping a grand for 25% increase would be easy

true, but in that case it's unlikely a millionaire would be a asking on a forum whether or not to upgrade to a top end card almost two years after its release

Mcnumpty2323 · 17 Jun 2020 at 16:22

bagel said:
true, but in that case it's unlikely a millionaire would be a asking on a forum whether or not to upgrade to a top end card almost two years after its release

Maybe they're a very indecisive millionaire lol